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Proceedings of stakeholder' consultation meeting on agrifood value chains in Odisha: Challenges and Opportunities
No full textA stakeholders’ consultation meeting entitled “Agrifood Value Chains in Odisha Challenges and Opportunities” was organised by Agriculture Consultancy Support Service Cell (ACSSC), OUAT at Auditorium, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment (Krushi Bhawan), Bhubaneswar on 29th November 2023 as per the Term of Reference (ToR) of the consultative project “Drivers of agrifood systems growth in Odisha” funded by International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). The meeting witnessed the participation of key stakeholders from both national and international organisations including Government officials, faculties and scientists of Universities and academic institutions, representatives from civil societies, agriculture marketing experts and private companies involve in agriculture value chain in Odisha. The objectives of the meeting were to identify the drivers of agrifood system (AFS) as well as the priority areas of the interventions, to analyze the emerging challenges and opportunities and to understand essential policy and institutional reforms for transforming farm and off farm sectors in Odisha. Besides the inaugural and the plenary session, there were three technical sessions designed to discuss and deliberate and gain consensus on the policy and institutional challenges facing the agrifood system and prioritize action points in Odisha. The thematic areas of discussion in the three sessions are the transformation of agrifood value chains in Odisha, transformation of horticulture value chains in Odisha and the transformation of fisheries and livestock value chains in Odisha.
CGIAR staff moderators: Dr. Karl Pauw, Ms. Yumna Kassim, and Dr. Clemens Breisinger.
Other CGIAR attendees: Mr. Archisman Mitra, Dr. Barun Deb Pal, Dr. Karl Pauw, Mr. Leonard Kirui, Dr. Mohinder Kadian, and Dr. Sirak Bahat
Report on state-level training programme for farmer producer organizations in Odisha
No full textThis report summarizes the outcomes of two-day State-Level Training Program for Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) for 3 batches held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from December 12-23, 2024. Organized by the Department of Agriculture & Farmer Empowerment (DAFE), Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the CGIAR, the program aimed to enhance the knowledge and skills of FPO functionaries across the state.
The training program, conducted across three batches, engaged approximately 131 participants, with a significant representation of women. The participants comprised CEOs and Board of Directors (BoD) members of FPOs from diverse districts of Odisha.
The training curriculum was designed to address key areas of concern for FPOs, including FPO management, shareholder engagement, post-harvest management, certification, and market access. Experienced trainers, including Shri K.K. Jha and Shri Sujay Kar, along with researchers from IFPRI, delivered interactive sessions on these topics.
The training program was well-received by the participants, with a strong emphasis on practical learning and interactive discussions. Key areas of interest for the participants included FPO management strategies, optimal shareholder numbers, post-harvest management practices, product certification, and exploring diverse marketing channels for their produce.
This training program serves as a crucial step towards strengthening FPOs in Odisha by equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary for sustainable growth and success. The insights and learnings gained from this program will be valuable in further enhancing the capacity of FPOs to contribute to the development of the agricultural sector in the state.
The training program highlighted the critical role of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in improving farmer livelihoods and strengthening the agricultural sector in Odisha. It provided a valuable platform for FPO functionaries to enhance their knowledge and skills in key areas of FPO management, such as financial management, marketing, and governance. The program fostered peer learning and networking among FPO representatives from different parts of the state. Furthermore, it identified key areas of concern and priorities for FPOs in Odisha related to the size, composition and structure, and tried to put forward some workable strategies to further strengthen the FPO ecosystem in the state.
This executive summary provides a concise overview of the FPO training program, its objectives, methodology, and key outcomes
Cyclone Phailin in Odisha, October 2013 : Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment Report
No full textThe severe cyclone storm
"Phailin" that hit the coast of Odisha on October
12, 2013, brought with it very high speed winds and heavy
rainfall that caused extensive damages particularly to
houses, standing crops, power and communication
infrastructure in the coastal districts of the state. The
need to immediately start recovery and reconstruction work
after Cyclone Phailin, especially in the affected districts,
has prompted the state government, in collaboration with the
World Bank and the Asian Development Bank, to initiate an
assessment of the recovery needs in order to draw up a
comprehensive recovery framework. This rapid damage and
needs assessment report details the damage caused due to the
storm, and the action taken for effective recovery after the
impact. It provides a detailed analysis of the affected
sectors, the extent of damages sustained, the reconstruction
and recovery needs, and the recovery strategy
FOREST ADMINISTRATION IN SOUTH ODISHA UNDER THE BRITISH RAJ (A.D. 1858-1947): A STUDY
Get PDFThe very word ‘administration’ may be defined as the system of management of affairs of a state by the government machinery, whether that holds the de-facto or the de-jure power to govern over it. In the contemporary terms of modern history its meaning is more akin to a set of duly enacted ‘law or statutes’ and its execution by some ‘officials’ or by ‘public institutions’ upon which the power, authorities and responsibilities have been vested. Different factors of administration analysed through this study in historical perspective are: the authority to legislate, the subject matter of legislation, the extent of administration limiting or expanding the rights naturally enjoyed by the inhabitants. Not all of those legislations made during British Raj were drafted to serve commercial or revenue interest of the Colonial Government but quite a majority were made to brought orders in the system of management of the natural resources. The demand of timber for laying the rail-roads which claimed to be responsible for reduction of aged timbers was a sine-qua-non for bringing the society out of the darkness of history and may not be denigrated as manifestation of the vested interest of the Colonial Government for exploitation of its resources. South Odisha which comprises the undivided Gañjam and Koraput districts was then under the administrative control of the Madras Presidency. The policy of systematic forest conservation began very slowly in the region. Form 1850 onwards, some forest officers were employed under the Collector of Gañjam to exploit the forests for sleepers and firewood. In 1861 a ‘forest tax’ was introduced and forests were begun to work under the ‘permit system’. Many forests were leased out to sleeper contractors who worked in an arbitrary manner. In 1879 the Conservator of Forests of Madras Presidency inspected the forests and classified them into four categories. After the passing of the Madras Forest Act 1882, it was implemented in the areas of south Odisha. As a conservation measure some areas were declared as reserved forest where the access of people to graze, cultivate or to fell trees was curtailed but their interests like collection of minor forest produces or the basic means of livelihood were often protected. Most of the unreserved forests were free from such encumbrances. Gradually the British became aware of the dangers associated with over exploitations of the forests, designed conservation measures. First of such measures was made in 1901 for ‘fire protection’ and the effort was later systematised in the form of ‘Working Plans’. After the creation of separate province of Odisha on the 1st day of April 1936 four divisions namely, Russellkonda, Chatrapur, Paralakhemundi and Balliguda were formed. Similarly, the forests of Koraput district which were once owned by the Maharaja of Jeypore were brought under the ambits of the MFA, 1882. After independence, the Orissa Preservation of Private Forests Act, 1947 was extended to many of the ex-zamindari estates. Although the MFA was ultimately repealed by the Orissa Forest Act, 1972 it is witnessed to have borrowed most of the fundamental features of the MFA
FOREST ADMINISTRATION IN SOUTH ODISHA UNDER THE BRITISH RAJ (A.D. 1858-1947): A STUDY
Get PDFThe very word ‘administration’ may be defined as the system of management of affairs of a state by the government machinery, whether that holds the de-facto or the de-jure power to govern over it. In the contemporary terms of modern history its meaning is more akin to a set of duly enacted ‘law or statutes’ and its execution by some ‘officials’ or by ‘public institutions’ upon which the power, authorities and responsibilities have been vested. Different factors of administration analysed through this study in historical perspective are: the authority to legislate, the subject matter of legislation, the extent of administration limiting or expanding the rights naturally enjoyed by the inhabitants. Not all of those legislations made during British Raj were drafted to serve commercial or revenue interest of the Colonial Government but quite a majority were made to brought orders in the system of management of the natural resources. The demand of timber for laying the rail-roads which claimed to be responsible for reduction of aged timbers was a sine-qua-non for bringing the society out of the darkness of history and may not be denigrated as manifestation of the vested interest of the Colonial Government for exploitation of its resources. South Odisha which comprises the undivided Gañjam and Koraput districts was then under the administrative control of the Madras Presidency. The policy of systematic forest conservation began very slowly in the region. Form 1850 onwards, some forest officers were employed under the Collector of Gañjam to exploit the forests for sleepers and firewood. In 1861 a ‘forest tax’ was introduced and forests were begun to work under the ‘permit system’. Many forests were leased out to sleeper contractors who worked in an arbitrary manner. In 1879 the Conservator of Forests of Madras Presidency inspected the forests and classified them into four categories. After the passing of the Madras Forest Act 1882, it was implemented in the areas of south Odisha. As a conservation measure some areas were declared as reserved forest where the access of people to graze, cultivate or to fell trees was curtailed but their interests like collection of minor forest produces or the basic means of livelihood were often protected. Most of the unreserved forests were free from such encumbrances. Gradually the British became aware of the dangers associated with over exploitations of the forests, designed conservation measures. First of such measures was made in 1901 for ‘fire protection’ and the effort was later systematised in the form of ‘Working Plans’. After the creation of separate province of Odisha on the 1st day of April 1936 four divisions namely, Russellkonda, Chatrapur, Paralakhemundi and Balliguda were formed. Similarly, the forests of Koraput district which were once owned by the Maharaja of Jeypore were brought under the ambits of the MFA, 1882. After independence, the Orissa Preservation of Private Forests Act, 1947 was extended to many of the ex-zamindari estates. Although the MFA was ultimately repealed by the Orissa Forest Act, 1972 it is witnessed to have borrowed most of the fundamental features of the MFA
Oxfam in Action: Community-Based Monitoring to Ensure Right to Food in Odisha
No full textOxfam has been supporting the Right To Food (RTF) Campaign in Odisha since 2013, working to create a team of volunteers who empower the community to demand and access the RTF food schemes and monitor the implementation of the same. The RTF Campaign Odisha volunteers work in 10 districts in the state. The volunteers are trained to file queries under the Right To Information (RTI), file complaints with the government and with quasi-judicial bodies, such as the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC), and to follow up with government officials.</p
Farmers demand fair price, reliable market for their produce Odisha TV dated 12th October 2023
Get PDFFarmers from different parts of the country who gathered as part of the 16th National Agricultural Science Congress demanded that they must get fair prices as well as a reliable market for produce. Farmers from Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Goa, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Lakshadweep attended the meet. The farmers also stressed the significance of social dignity, especially when dealing with financial institutions and government offices. They called for the development of local varieties of paddy and the provision of interest-free loans to farmer-producer organisations (FPOs)
Universal eye health in Odisha, India, Sunetra. Report # 1. Program planning
No full textTaraprasad Das,1,2 Sabyasachi Pattanayak1,3 On behalf of the Odisha Universal Eye Health Empowered Committee 1Odisha Universal Eye Health Program, Hyderabad, India; 2Srimati Kanuri Shantamma Center for Vitreoretinal Diseases, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India; 3Department of Ophthalmology, Capital Hospital, Bhubaneswar, India Purpose: To describe the program planning of Sunetra (Healthy Eyes), the universal eye health coverage in the Indian state Odisha. Methods: The Indian state of Odisha launched the universal eye health coverage in October 2017. This is the first Indian state to officially respond to the World Health Organization’s Global Action Plan. Results: The Government of Odisha pledged INR 6,820 million (US$ 100 million approximately) spread over 5 years. Each third of the pledged money is allocated for immediate direct benefit, building the infrastructure and human resources, and creating a digital eye health platform for uniform documentation and policy planning. Conclusion: It is hoped that at the end of 5 years, by 2022, the state will attain the goals prescribed in the Global Action Plan in eye care. Keywords: universal eye health, Odisha, Indi
Records of the discussion on the policy roundtable on transforming Odisha's agri-food systems
No full text“Transforming Odisha’s Agri-Food Systems”, a policy roundtable meeting and discussion held at Bhuba-neswar, Odisha, was inaugurated on October 20, 2022. It was attended by a number of honoured guests, including: the Hon’ble Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment (A&FE), Fisheries & Animal Re-sources Development Department with august presence of the Agriculture Production Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, the Additional Chief Secretary of the Department of Water Resources (DoWR), the Principal Secretary of the Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment, the Principal Secretary of the Department of Co-operation, the Director of International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) South Asia region, the Directors of the Departments of Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment and Fisheries & Animal Resources Development, senior officials from A&FE, F&ARD, the DoWR, the Odisha State Seeds Corporation, representatives of various NGOs, and progressive farmers
Post-Independence Political Context of Odisha as The Milieu of Guruprasad Mohanty’s Kaalapurusha
No full textHere, attempts have been taken to focus on the post-independence political state of Odisha as the milieucum-stimulus of the legendry poem Kaalapurusha written by Guruprasad Mohanty. Though he had written this poem under the influence of The Waste Land of T.S. Eliot, the best ever poem of twentieth century still it is true that every writer is present in his every work. With these words of Hugo, we can draw a conclusion that Guruprasad during the translation of The Waste Land has unconsciously or consciously put himself into the beaker with the anabolic reaction for forming the poem and stirred thoroughly to mix well during its genesis. This implies that the poem Kaalapurusha has been manufactured with the blood and flesh of the poet; his time and environment. Again, the most momentous environmental factor of the poem is the socio-political factor for which we see certain active genetic behaviors are there in it. The typical behaviors of the characters may be traced in this light. Being political by nature and since we are born to be political beings the attitude and influence both will be there in a literary creation.
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